Tradition never goes out of style in @footballopelika, this week's featured helmet for Workshop Wednesday.
The Bulldogs’ helmet remains one of Alabama’s classics: a glossy red shell that shines even brighter thanks to the silver flake finish, paired with a black facemask and the iconic white/black/white center stripe that has defined generations of Opelika football. The recent return of the “DAWGS” decal was a welcome sight for many, bringing back a look that had long been synonymous with Bulldog football. Adding another layer of history, this helmet still carries the Super 7 decal from Opelika’s most recent trip to the state championship game.
Founded in 1911, Opelika High School was Lee County’s first official county high school, and Bulldog football has been building its legacy since 1922. The program’s first meeting with crosstown rival Auburn came in 1925, and while the Tigers claimed that inaugural contest, Opelika holds the edge in the all-time series and won the most recent chapter—a semifinal battle with a state championship berth at stake.
A helmet rich in tradition. A program rich in history. And as the Bulldogs continue their run among Alabama’s top 6A programs, the iconic red lid remains a symbol of where they’ve been and where they’re headed. 🐾🔴⚫️ #WorkshopWednesday #Opelika #FridayNightLights #AlabamaHSFootball
Congrats @_Bray5x ….well deserved & earned it…..still arguably the Top DB in the ‘27 class in Alabama….very impressive film 🎥🔥….huge for @footballopelika secondary last season
Good look @AStateFB